H Ashton Marsh Elementary School serves 391 students in grades 5-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
6%
34%
Black
13%
15%
White
71%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend H Ashton Marsh Elementary School?
391 students attend H Ashton Marsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of H Ashton Marsh Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H Ashton Marsh Elementary School?
H Ashton Marsh Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does H Ashton Marsh Elementary School offer ?
H Ashton Marsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is H Ashton Marsh Elementary School part of?
H Ashton Marsh Elementary School is part of Absecon Public Schools School District.
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